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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.74, 4,620.26 and 1,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.74, 4,620.26 and 1,695.21 is: 2,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.74 : 4,620.26 = 1,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.74/4,620.26 = 1,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.74x = 4,620.26 × 1,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.74x = 7,832,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,832,302.48/3,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.70

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